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Hey friends and welcome to the IMK Blog! My name is Mary Kate (aka Mary Katherine) and I am an East Coast & Destination wedding photographer for those seeking all things good, true, and beautiful. I am so glad you are here and I hope you enjoy browsing my past work, exploring my recent travels, and perhaps even learn something new!
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October 9, 2025
A little over a month ago, my cousin, Claire, married the love of her life, Ryan, on a beautiful September day in Sykesville, MD! I have had the great joy and privilege of photographing two of our other cousins’ weddings (and another cousin’s vow renewal) in the same church, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. And while […]
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September 29, 2025
Grace & Matt’s elegant wedding brought me back to New York for the fourth time this year—this time to Albany! I had been especially looking forward to their day because it was a Ukrainian Catholic wedding, and I always feel honored to photograph an Eastern Catholic liturgy. From the rich colors and intricate details of […]
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September 25, 2025
It was an incredible honor to photograph Ann & Ryan’s wedding last month, as it was my first introduction to the Syro-Malabar Catholic Rite and my first experience of the exuberant joy of an Indian wedding! What struck both Deirdre and me the most was how deeply tradition was woven into every part of the […]
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September 4, 2025
Kaitlyn and Mike were married on the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, August 15—a date they intentionally chose out of their deep love for Christ and His Mother. Their devotion to Our Lady shone throughout the day: from the Marian-blue bridesmaids’ dresses and the blue floral stained glass design on their invitations, to Mike’s […]
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August 19, 2025
Joanna & Ben first met at the Newman Center at the University of Illinois, so it was only fitting for them to return to the very place their story began to start their married life together. Their wedding was also my first time on the University of Illinois campus, and I was blown away by […]
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August 12, 2025
“I want to run around outside for sunset photos during our reception, even if it’s pouring rain.” Gabi shared this with me, a huge smile on her face, as she stood on the party bus, balancing like a pro as her bridesmaids bustled her dress, all while we bumped down a country road lined with […]
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July 3, 2025
Last Saturday, I had the joy of traveling to the charming town of Fremont, Ohio, for Blair and Dante’s wedding. I’d been eagerly anticipating this day ever since their engagement session last summer, and it didn’t disappoint! These two are so sweet and genuine, and from the very beginning, I knew their wedding would be […]
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June 27, 2025
A few weeks ago, I made the drive up to the stunning Finger Lakes region of New York for Heidi and Nic’s beautiful June wedding. We began the day at their venue, the charming Chantelle Marie Lakehouse, where everyone got ready. One of my favorite moments from the morning was when Heidi asked if we […]
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June 16, 2025
Sadie and Nathan’s wedding day overflowed with love, laughter, and beauty—and you’d never guess from the photos just how chilly it was for the end of May! They were married in a reverent Traditional Latin Mass at the breathtaking Shrine of St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Cleveland, Ohio. The grandeur of the church set the […]
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May 30, 2025
Last June, I had the joy of photographing Hannah and Matthew’s wedding at one of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the country—Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral in Toledo, Ohio. So when Kara and Konrad reached out and shared they were getting married in the very same cathedral, I was thrilled. Not […]
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May 22, 2025
There’s something undeniably magical about rainy spring weddings, and Sarah & Noah’s early May celebration in Buffalo, NY was no exception. The entire day felt like something out of a storybook — full of emotion, elegance, and just the right touch of drama from the weather. I began the day with Sarah at her parents’ […]
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March 8, 2025
Briana and Dan’s February wedding took place on a beautiful winter day! Their wedding Mass was at the Basilica of St. Louis, King of France (The Old Cathedral) which is situated directly next to the iconic St. Louis Gateway Arch. Despite having been to St. Louis several times now, I had never been to this […]
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February 21, 2025
My first wedding of 2025 just so happened to fall on February 14 and it was a pretty fun way to spend Valentine’s Day! Mary Rose and Luke met while working at a Catholic church on Long Island so it was only fitting that they got married in a Catholic church on Long Island. Their […]
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February 12, 2025
When Marissa first reached out to me over a year ago for her L.A. wedding, we clicked pretty instantly. In between paragraphs about logistics for their wedding weekend, we shared back and forth about faith, love, and the joy of waiting for God’s timing. I was looking forward to their late December wedding all year […]
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January 31, 2025
Liz & Abe’s classy wedding took place in Olean, NY at the end of November. Liz got ready at the Old Library Inn which was actually where her mom got ready for her wedding years ago. We even got to recreate some bridal portraits of Liz’s mom on the grand staircase with the stained glass […]